55 workshop operative jobs found

Recruit4staff are representing a well-established engineering company in their search for a Workshop Operative to work in Skelmersdale Job Details: Pay: Up to £16.00 per hour (PAYE) Hours of Work: 7am–4:30pm Monday to Thursday, 7am–12:00 Friday Duration: Temp to Perm Job Role: As a Workshop Operative, you will support Fabricator Welders with a range of workshop-based activities. The Workshop Operative will be responsible for operating machinery to cut and prepare materials, assisting with fabrication tasks, and maintaining a clean and organised working environment. Duties also include manual handling, painting steel components, and using an FLT truck to assist with yard operations and deliveries. This Workshop Operative role offers varied daily tasks and the chance to develop skills within a busy engineering setting. Essential Skills, Experience, or Qualifications: Previous experience working as a Workshop Operative or within an engineering/manufacturing environment Manual...

Workshop Operative Job Title: Workshop Operative Job Location: Burnaston, Derby Pay Rate per hour: £14.00 days and £18.20 nights (must be flexible to work both shifts if required) Gi Group works with British Car Auctions, based in Burnaston, DE1 9TA at the Car Plant. We are looking for Automotive Operatives / Workshop Operative to check and alter new cars to new specs, full training provided, starting with immediate effect. Our client and your new employer offer all Workshop Operative leading health and safety, dedicated training, and fantastic career opportunities with a nice clean and comfortable working environment. Responsibilities of a Workshop Operative · Completing finishing touches on the new car · Working in a nice clean environment indoors · Always adhering to standard work processes · Manual lifting car parts · Using hand tools to fit new parts · Plug in diagnostics and monitor computer processes Benefits · On-site canteen and café (Main site) · On-site...

Workshop Operative Location: Reading Are you ready to be part of a dynamic team at a leading company specializing in the creation of innovative commercial furniture and structures for the hospitality and leisure industries? We are currently seeking a Workshop Operative for our client based in Reading. This is a Temporary Ongoing position with an immediate start, offering a fantastic chance to develop your skills and grow within the company. Details: • Hours: Monday to Friday, 06:00 am – 16:00 pm • Pay Rate: £12.21ph + holiday allowance Key Responsibilities: • Assemble, prepare, and build wooden products to the highest standards. • Operate various machines and tools to cut, prepare, and assemble components. • Ensure work meets quality standards, identify potential issues, and propose solutions. • Maintain a clean and safe working environment by cleaning work areas, machines, and equipment. • Report equipment or facility issues promptly. • Adhere to safety protocols, including the...

Assembly Operative – Exeter Pay: £14.00 per hour Hours: Monday to Friday, 08:00–16:30 Contract: Temporary to permanent We’re recruiting for Assembly Operatives to join a well‑established company in Exeter. This is a great opportunity for someone looking for long‑term work with the potential to go permanent for the right person. Job Duties Assembling products and components Using basic hand and power tools Working to specifications and production targets Quality checking finished items General workshop duties Some manual handling involved About You Previous assembly or manufacturing experience is desirable Good attention to detail Reliable, hardworking, and able to work in a team Willing to learn and follow instructions Physically able to carry out manual tasks Hours Monday to Friday 08:00–16:30 Temporary to permanent role How to Apply Interested? We’d love to hear from you! Send your CV to: (url removed) For more information, call: (phone number removed) Allocation...

Production Operative - Harworth, Doncaster We are currently recruiting for Production Operatives to join our clients team based in Harworth. This is a full-time, ongoing position with regular hours and weekly pay. Hours & Pay: Monday to Friday, 6:00am - 14:30pm 40 hours per week £12.21 per hour Paid weekly on FridaysJob Duties Include: Using a chop saw to cut materials Beading and prepping of materials Plastic welding Machine operating Measuring & cutting components accurately Assembling to specification Assisting with general workshop duties and ensuring high quality standards are met Ensuring Health and Safety complianceTraining: Full training will be provided on site. Requirements: Previous experience using power tools Good attention to detail and ability to measure accurately Ability and Willingness to learn and follow structured training Reliability and good timekeepingBenefits: Regular, full-time hours Weekly pay on Fridays Ongoing training and development...

Production Operative 📍 Location: Salford ⏰ Hours: Monday – Thursday 6:00am – 2:30pm / Friday 6am – 11:30am 💰 Pay: £14.88 per hour (rising to £15.40 after 12 weeks) 📄 Contract: Long-Term Temporary with Permanent Opportunity We are currently recruiting for a Production Operative to join a well-established manufacturing company based in Salford. This Production Operative role offers a long-term opportunity with the potential to become permanent for the right candidate. As a Production Operative, you will play a key role in the manufacture and assembly of protective covers for precision scales. These covers help protect sensitive equipment from spills, damage, and contamination while ensuring accuracy and reliability. Key Responsibilities: Assembly and finishing of protective covers within a manufacturing / workshop environment Using a variety of hand tools and workshop equipment, including: Routers Heat guns Stanley knives Scrapers General hand tools Supporting plastic...

Plating Shop Technician / Electroplating Technician - 1529 12-Month Contract Southampton (onsite) £24.64ph, UMB, inside IR35 SC, can start on BPSS UKEO Role Purpose To carry out metal finishing and electroplating processes safely and accurately, ensuring coated components meet quality, thickness, and appearance specifications while complying with environmental and safety standards. Key Responsibilities Plating Operations Prepare components for plating (cleaning, degreasing, rinsing, masking) Set up and operate plating tanks (e.g. zinc, nickel, chrome, copper, silver & gold) Monitor bath chemistry, temperature, voltage, and current Load and unload parts using racks, jigs, or barrels Carry out post-plating processes such as passivation, drying, and inspection Quality Control Inspect plated parts for thickness, adhesion, finish, and defects Use measuring tools (scales, micrometers, thickness gauges, test panels) Identify and correct plating faults (burning,...

Role Title: Solutions Architect Duration: contract to run until 30/06/2026 Location: Hybrid (no set number of days to be anywhere, just attending for required meetings in London) Rate: up to £740 p/d Umbrella inside IR35 Clearance required: Sole UK National and Active SC with a government agency used within the last 6 months Role purpose / summary Cloud Architecture & Design Design end-to-end AWS cloud solutions aligned with business, security, and operational requirements. Develop high-level and low-level architectural documentation (HLDs, LLDs, diagrams, patterns, standards). Apply the AWS Well-Architected Framework to ensure solutions are secure, cost-efficient, reliable, and scalable. Select appropriate AWS services and define integration patterns across compute, network, storage, data, and application components. Technical Leadership Provide architecture guidance to engineering teams throughout the delivery lifecycle. Lead technical design workshops, discovery...

This entry-level position entails assisting in the creation of high-quality jewellery items for the Royal Mint's 886 brand, using a combination of traditional bench skills and modern technology. The focus is on assisting with crafting pieces from sustainable e-waste gold, refined medical waste silver, and diamonds. Key Accountabilities: Quality - Assist in crafting high-quality jewellery items while maintaining strict quality standards, using traditional and modern techniques. · Risk - Learn to identify and manage potential risks to ensure safe and efficient operations. · Sustainability - Support energy-efficient practices and waste reduction initiatives in daily work activities. · Customer - Gain an understanding of customer needs and contribute to enhancing the customer experience Key Responsibilities: Polishing · Assist in achieving a sleek finish on jewellery pieces, inspecting for imperfections, and maintaining consistency. Drawing Down Wire: · Learn to use...

Job Specification: Fabricator / Welder Location Southend-on-Sea (SS3 postcode area) Salary £20.00 - £30.00 per hour (depending on skills and experience) Employment Type Temporary to Permanent (via agency) Start Date: As soon as possible Essential Requirement • Candidates must live locally within a reasonable commuting distance of the SS3 postcode area Role Overview We are seeking a highly skilled Fabricator/Welder who delivers consistently accurate, high-quality work, follows strict safety and quality standards, and takes pride in every piece they produce. This is not a training role - you must already be competent across the required welding, fabrication, and quality skills. You will be accountable for every weld, cut, and assembly you produce, ensuring work meets tolerances, complies with UK standards, and passes inspection first time, every time. Note: All candidates will be required to complete a practical test during interview or induction to demonstrate competence....

Job title: Technical Support Engineer Job Type: Contract Start date: Immediate Duration: Up to Dec 2026 (Extension possible beyond this) Pay rate: Up to £180 PAYE / £240 Umbrella per day Location: Hinkley Point C Hours of work: 3 days on site, 2 working from home. Whether you're a recent engineering graduate or an early-career professional with a few years of experience, this is an excellent opportunity to step into the nuclear sector and develop your career on one of the UK's most significant infrastructure projects at Hinkley Point C Nuclear Power Station, gaining hands-on experience, structured training, and exposure to multidisciplinary engineering teams while building a strong foundation in a highly sought-after industry, with strong support for professional growth, continuous learning, and long-term developmental opportunities. Applicants should be able to demonstrate of the following skills/experience: Demonstrates a proactive mindset with a strong desire to learn,...

Business Relationship Manager (Deployment / Business Change) - NHS Digital Programme Contract: 12 months Rate: £450 per day (Inside IR35) Location: UK (Remote adhoc days Leeds, Manchester, or London) This role sits within a large-scale NHS digital transformation programme delivered via a leading consultancy partner. The programme focuses on deploying new digital services across healthcare organisations, improving how systems are adopted in practice, and ensuring successful rollout across multiple sites and stakeholder groups. The work involves coordinating implementation activities, supporting organisational change, and ensuring that digital solutions are effectively embedded into operational environments. The Role As a Business Relationship Manager with a focus on deployment and business change, you will play a critical role in ensuring the successful rollout and adoption of digital services across the programme. You will act as the bridge between delivery teams and operational...

Manpower are currently seeking an interim Graduate Process Engineer, to work with our global FMCG client, renowned for brands such as Dove, Sure, Persil, and Simple, and become an integral part of their fast-paced FMCG environment. The position is based in Port Sunlight Village, Wirral easily accessible by train and car. This is a full-time temporary role to last until the end of September 2026, requiring 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday. Compensation for this role is competitive, paying up to £42,000 per annum, pro rata, depending upon experience. The role holder will own the performance data analytics, line settings process, changeover process and problem solving for their lines. They will be responsible for providing the rights stops and performance data for the line workflows and problem-solving sessions, elimination of the process variability of the equipment assigned to them through line settings and changeover processes, as well as building problem solving capability...

Our World leading defence client has a requirement for an Electro-Plating Technician. The successful candidate will need to demonstrate recent experience from a similar environment (ideally covering plating, pickling, passivation, chemical handling etc). To carry out metal finishing and electroplating processes safely and accurately, ensuring coated components meet quality, thickness, and appearance specifications while complying with environmental and safety standards. Key Responsibilities Plating Operations Prepare components for plating (cleaning, degreasing, rinsing, masking) Set up and operate plating tanks (e.g. zinc, nickel, chrome, copper, silver & gold) Monitor bath chemistry, temperature, voltage, and current Load and unload parts using racks, jigs, or barrels Carry out post-plating processes such as passivation, drying, and inspection Quality Control Inspect plated parts for thickness, adhesion, finish, and defects Use measuring tools (scales,...

CNC Machine Operator Location: East Lothian We’re seeking a practical and reliable Machine Operator to join a busy workshop team, working with large, industrial CNC machines. Please note: This is not a programming role. The CNC machines are used for cutting, punching, and drilling structural steel, with programs prepared by the in-house detailing team. As the operator, your focus will be on running the machines safely, ensuring the correct material is loaded, and verifying that parts match the engineering drawings and program specifications. If you enjoy hands-on work, collaborating in a busy workshop environment, and working with large-scale equipment, this could be an excellent opportunity. Key Responsibilities * Operate large CNC steel processing machines * Ensure the correct job runs on the correct material * Check measurements and quality as parts are produced * Use overhead cranes and handling equipment safely * Work closely with supervisors...

Motorsport / Automotive Mechanics Wanted ASL Technical are proud to be working with a renowned UK-based luxury automotive brand who are seeking experienced Mechanics from motorsport, automotive dealership, or specialist performance car environments. This is your chance to join their expanding team on a contract basis and play a key role in building ultra-exclusive vehicles engineered for unrivalled driving experiences. What you’ll do: Assemble prototype and development sports cars with precision. Record build data accurately, including torque and serial number details. Follow Standard Operating Procedures while suggesting improvements to enhance efficiency. Support safety initiatives and ensure timely issue resolution. Maintain high standards of housekeeping in the workshop. What we’re looking for: NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in Vehicle Repair, or HND in Automotive/Engineering. 3+ years’ experience in motorsport, OEM, or high-performance/low-volume manufacturing....

Engineering Technician - £16.93 p/h - Temp - Start ASAP Location: Oxford Hours: 37.5 per week Contract: Temporary A leading biotech company is looking for a hands-on Engineering Technician to support their R&D and workshop teams. This company develops innovative insect‑control solutions used in both agriculture and public health. This is a great opportunity for someone practical who enjoys building, experimenting, and working with a variety of tools and materials. The Role Hands‑on mechanical assembly and build work Working with metals, plastics, and 3D‑printed components Using workshop tools (including drills, laser cutter, basic power tools) Setting up and operating a 3D printer (training provided) Supporting prototype builds and trial‑and‑error testing Reading and following engineering drawings Working safely in a mixed workshop and occasional lab environmentAbout You Practical, hands‑on, and confident with tools Able to follow instructions and drawings accurately...

Staffline are currently seeking skilled and reliable HGV Class 1 Drivers to join our team in Worksop. We are delighted to offer full-time or part-time shifts. Day Shift: 03:00am - 10:00am starts, Monday to Friday work schedule. Weekend 6th shifts available. Timely deliveries to stores and depots. Night Shift: 14:00pm - 22:00pm starts, Sunday to Thursday or Sunday to Friday work schedule. Night-time deliveries to stores and depots. Opportunities for overtime and additional shifts available. The PAYE pay rate for the role of HGV Class 1 Driver in Worksop are; - 06:00 - 02:00 - £18.38 per hour - Unsociable Hours (02:00-06:00) - £21.58 per hour - Bank Holiday - £36.76 per hour - 6th Shift - £28 per hour Daily Shift bonus - Finish between 22:00 - 00:00 - bonus payment - £13.37 - Finish after 00:01 - bonus payment - £26.76 Your Time at Work As an HGV Class 1 driver, the work will involve Class 1 Depot Delivery work. Shifts available with various start...

Trainee Plater | Poole | £12.71 per hour   Are you looking to develop a long‑term career within Aerospace manufacturing, working hands‑on with precision processes and specialist equipment? This Trainee Plater position is ideal for someone who enjoys methodical, practical work and takes pride in producing high‑quality results. Whether you are starting your career or already have some plating experience, this opportunity offers structured development and clear progression.   As a Trainee Plater, you will benefit from: Full training for those new to plating Opportunities to grow technical knowledge within Aerospace finishing processes On‑site parking Early finish on Fridays Supportive environment encouraging skill development As a Trainee Plater, your responsibilities will include: Preparing metal components through cleaning, degreasing and masking Operating electroplating tanks and monitoring key process controls Inspecting parts and checking plating thickness to quality...

Data Migration Lead +6 months + +SC / DV cleared role +£700 - £750 per day inside ir35 +Reading (4 days per week on site/1 day remote) SC / DV security clearance is required for this role Job Description: I am looking for a Data Migration Lead for a Greenfield project, legacy to SAP S/4HANA using Data Services & Migration Cockpit for a client of mine who are an IT consultancy and digital transformation organisation operating within the UK defence and central government space. Responsibilities: Managing a development team, planning, defect resolution, ability to communicate about data and SAP to all levels of understanding. Whilst the role is a lead and not a developer, they must be able to mentor the team and suggest solutions based on development experience, plus help out if needed. Work closely with SAP functional teams and business data stewards advising them on data cleansing and data analysis issues. Experience: Previous experience and deep understanding of...